La Condesa

Mexico City

Roma - Condesa featuring café lifestyle
Roma - Condesa which includes a park, a statue or sculpture and a fountain
Roma - Condesa which includes a fountain, city views and signage
Roma - Condesa featuring street scenes
Roma - Condesa which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and a park

Enjoy 20th-century history in these two sections of Mexico City, with interesting art and architecture reflecting European influences.

See art nouveau and art deco architecture in Roma and La Condesa. While many of the sites in Mexico City’s historical centre date back to the time soon after the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs in the 1500s, these two neighbourhoods are a celebration of art and architecture of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Roma has an art nouveau flair, with buildings designed during the late 1800s in the era of President Porfirio Díaz. Roma took its name from an existing establishment, the Romita Hacienda. Visit this small chapel and its plaza that still exist today.

As Mexico City grew in size and population, wealthier residents left the city centre to establish colonias, effectively suburbs around the historic centre. In Roma, look for the long, beautiful, tree-lined avenues, such as the Alvaro Obregon and Orizaba Street, which they created. See the Temple of of the Sacred Family with its beautiful stained-glass windows.

Roma residents built French-style mansions, such as the Lamm House, now a cultural centre, and the Rio de Janeiro building. Stroll along the neighbourhood streets to notice these and other cultural heritage buildings. Look for the bronze replica of David by Michelangelo in Rio de Janeiro Plaza.

The “roaring ‘20s” hit Mexico City with the development of the colonia further west around the Condesa de Miravalle Racetrack. Upper- and middle-class local residents and international visitors gathered in this area for its open parks and tree-lined avenues and developing urban atmosphere created by wealth and diversity. Visit today to appreciate the same cosmopolitan character. Notice the art deco and contemporary architecture in the area, including rotaries decorated with ornate fountains. In particular, look for Popocatépetl roundabout and Iztaccíhuatl Plaza.

At the centre of La Condesa is Parque Mexico, with numerous fountains and ponds providing a fresh, welcoming area within the city. Attend a concert at the open-air art deco theatre in the park. Wander through the streets of La Condesa to observe the bohemian lifestyle of local artists and students.

Visit Roma and La Condesa for a pleasant artistic departure from the older historic sections of Mexico City.


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Top hotels in La Condesa

Mondrian Mexico City Condesa

Mondrian Mexico City Condesa

5 out of 5
Aguascalientes 156, Hipódromo Condesa, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is €172 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€172
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)
"Una excelente atencion, muy lindo y muy amables Gracias por todo"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
AR 218 Hotel by ULIV

AR 218 Hotel by ULIV

4 out of 5
Alfonso Reyes 218, Col. Hipódromo Condesa, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice place, clean and safe."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

AR 218 Hotel by ULIV
Casa Decu

Casa Decu

4 out of 5
Culiacan #10 Col Hipódromo Condesa, Del Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (747 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Mexico City. Can’t beat the location and walkability. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Casa Decu
Andaz Condesa Mexico City, By Hyatt

Andaz Condesa Mexico City, By Hyatt

5 out of 5
Aguascalientes 158, Hipodrómo, Condesa, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is €246 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€246
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
"Hotel with a lot of character but all the necessities. Clean, plenty of help and services, showers and elevators fully functional. A great spot in a good and safe part of the city"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Andaz Condesa Mexico City, By Hyatt
Condesa Suites

Condesa Suites

2.5 out of 5
66 Juan de la Barrera Condesa, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this apartment in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
"Convenient and well located"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Condesa Suites
Casa Miravalle

Casa Miravalle

4 out of 5
121 Av México Hipódromo, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Angel of Independence Monument and Paseo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"We had a great stay here in Mexico city, I would definitely return. The hotel was exactly like the photos super clean, there was construction going on next door, but not super loud they started working at a reasonable time. The manager let us check in 2 hours early which we appreciated since we had ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Casa Miravalle
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Other neighbourhoods around La Condesa

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Hipódromo

While you're in Hipódromo, take in top sights like Blackberry Auditorium or Avenida Insurgentes, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chilpancingo Station or Patriotism Station.

Hipódromo
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Roma Norte

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Roma Norte. Check out top attractions like MUCA Roma and Centro Cultural El Punto, and jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Sevilla Station to see more of the city.

Roma Norte
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Roma Sur

The fascinating museums and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Roma Sur. Check out Medellín Market or Avenida Insurgentes while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Medical Center Station to get around town.

Roma Sur
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Miguel Hidalgo

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Miguel Hidalgo. Top attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Papalote Museo del Nino are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Constituyentes Station or Tacubaya Station to see more of the city.

Miguel Hidalgo
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Zona Rosa

Zona Rosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Paseo de la Reforma and Reforma 222 while you're in town.

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Colonia Cuauhtémoc

If you're spending some time in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Insurgentes are top sights worth seeing.

Colonia Cuauhtémoc


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